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DSO
DSO PDS founder named to Forsyth board
The Forsyth Institute has appointed Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services, to its board of directors.
April 4, 2023
Board Table Chairs
AI
DentalMonitoring updates AI-based ortho platform
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based orthodontic treatment monitoring firm DentalMonitoring has added new features to the platform's dashboard.
April 4, 2023
2023 04 04 Dental Monitoring Resized
Intraoral Scanners
Pro-Craft offering free trial of iTero intraoral scanner
PRO-Craft Dental
Pro-Craft Dental Laboratory is offering a free 30-day trial of the iTero intraoral scanner.
April 3, 2023
Intraoral Scanner
DSO
DSO Mosaic Dental finalizes deal with private equity firm
Dental service organization (DSO) Mosaic Dental has inked a deal with Audax Private Equity.
April 3, 2023
Hands Shaking3 Social
Dental Hygiene
Pa. town ends water fluoridation
On March 31, State College, PA, stopped adding fluoride to its drinking water supply.
March 31, 2023
Water Drink
Dental Education
NY center gets $500K to start dental residency program
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center will establish a community-based dental residency program.
March 31, 2023
Female Dentist Patient
Hygiene Tools
Colgate launches new plaque-reducing toothpaste
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive has introduced a new toothpaste, Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release.
March 30, 2023
2023 03 30 Colgate Pro Release Resized
Organized Dentistry
Turnout, economic impact soar at 2023 Midwinter Meeting
The economic impact and the number of attendees and exhibitors rose at the Chicago Dental Society's 2023 Midwinter Meeting.
March 30, 2023
2019 Chicago
Dental Therapists
Dental therapy scholarships available in Mich.
Scholarships are available to aspiring dental therapists who will work in Michigan after graduation.
March 29, 2023
Dental Hygienist Boy
Patient Communication
Weave to process payments via Stripe
Dental communications platform Weave will process payments through the Stripe financial platform.
March 29, 2023
Dentist Payment Credit Card
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Legal Issues
Endodontist accused of sending explicit messages to boy
A trusted dental professional was arrested for an alleged shocking child exploitation investigation.
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Marketing
Asking AI to recommend dentists isn't going well
A woman dentist consults with a female patient.
Smile Design
Your mouth, your choice: Why dental treatment should fit the person in the chair
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Podcasts
Is your dental practice a 'duct tape DSO' asset? This is what buyers want in the next 5 years.
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
More in Home
Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?
By Melissa Busch
Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.
June 30, 2025
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What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession
By Monica Satake
Learn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.
June 30, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for keeping your patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can’t afford to lose patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines effective tips to shore up your practice base and ensure steady growth.
June 30, 2025
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FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements
By Melissa Busch
Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.
June 27, 2025
FDA headquarters exterior sign in Washington, D.C., with agency logo and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emblem.
This may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum disease
By Ava Barros
A noninvasive ultrasound technique promises a more reliable and comfortable way to screen for gum disease -- no manual probing required -- according to an American Chemical Society press release.
June 27, 2025
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What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
By Melissa K. Turner
Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.
June 27, 2025
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Divorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court date
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Delays in divorce proceedings are all too common. With that in mind, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, has some advice to overcome such challenges and keep the process moving forward.
June 27, 2025
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Dentist gives up license following misconduct claims
By Melissa Busch
A dentist agreed to surrender his license for at least seven years to resolve misconduct claims made by two employees.
June 26, 2025
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How common are peri-implant diseases?
By Ava Barros
Over half of dental implant patients may develop peri-implant diseases within a decade, according to a recent Journal of Periodontology study.
June 26, 2025
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A new online tool may be key to managing dental anxiety
By Ava Barros
A recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.
June 26, 2025
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From front desk to leadership: Advancing career development in dental office administration
By Rossemary Perez
When a dental practice commits to developing its administrative team, the results are tangible, writes Rossemary Perez.
June 26, 2025
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Dentist arrested in predator sting
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.
June 25, 2025
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